IRAN

Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Khamenei’s Injury: A New Leader in the Line of Fire

The day a new leader was named, bombs began to fall. Mojtaba Khamenei, only 56, stepped into the role after his father’s death during the first attack. Reports say he was hit in the legs that same day, which explains why he has stayed out of public view for almost two days. No official statement or

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

IEA Releases Huge Oil Stockpile to Calm Global Markets

The International Energy Agency has decided to make a record‑sized move by putting 400 million barrels of oil into the market. This is the biggest emergency release it has ever carried out, and it aims to soothe the shock caused by fighting in Iran. The agency did not give a specific date for when t

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Russia Urges Peace in Middle East Crisis

A conversation on Friday night saw Russia’s leader reach out to Iran’s head of state, offering sympathy for the heavy losses in the current conflict. The dialogue highlighted concerns over many civilian deaths linked to what Russia calls “armed aggression” involving Israel and the United States. Pre

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Trump Says He Wants to Pick Iran’s Next Supreme Leader

Trump has stated he wants a say in who will lead Iran after the current Supreme Leader’s death. He claims this is part of a plan to change the Iranian regime, not just remove its top cleric. Iran’s political system is built on a mix of religious, security and government bodies that have long r

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Iran School Explosion Likely From U. S. Strike

Satellite pictures and expert opinions point to a U. S. airstrike as the cause of a blast that killed many children at an elementary school in Minab, Iran. The attack happened on February 28 and is the deadliest civilian incident since the war began, with over 165 victims. The school sits beside a R

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Mar 07 2026FINANCE

Stocks and Bonds Face a Test as Iran Conflict Stirs Markets

The recent conflict involving Iran shook Wall Street, but it did not cause a collapse. Instead, it highlighted the weaknesses of investment strategies that rely on spreading risk to protect against market turbulence. During the week, shares and government bonds fell together. Oil prices climbed sha

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Kurds, Trump and a Fragmented Iran: A New Chessboard

"The United States and Israel appear to be reshaping the Middle East by encouraging Kurdish fighters in Iran to spark conflict that could split the nation. The plan, if it exists, would aim to weaken Tehran’s grip and create a power vacuum that the Kurds might try to fill. In recent reports, Trum

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Trump Pushes for Iran’s Total Collapse

The president announced that he would accept only an unconditional surrender from Iran, raising the stakes of a conflict that has already stretched beyond initial expectations. He framed this demand on social media, adding that a new “great and acceptable” leadership would soon be chosen. He a

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Sri Lanka Welcomes Iranian Crew After U. S. Attack Raises Tensions

The situation in the Indian Ocean grew tense when a U. S. submarine sank an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka’s coast, prompting the island nation to act swiftly. After the incident, an Iranian ship named the IRIS Bushehr drifted into Sri Lankan waters and sent a distress signal. The Sri Lankan navy re

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Messi’s White House Moment Sparks Debate Over Politics and Sports

A recent ceremony in Washington honored Lionel Messi and his team, Inter Miami. The event coincided with President Trump’s remarks about the U. S. military actions in Iran, which has caused a stir online. Messi arrived beside Trump for the ceremony. The former Barcelona star did not speak, but he w

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